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David Terrell

“The Soul Assassin”

MMA · Retired
6-2RECORD
2KO / TKO WINS
4SUBMISSION WINS
0DECISION WINS

Profile

Full nameDavid Michael Terrell
NicknameThe Soul Assassin
Date of birth9 Jan 1978
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceSacramento, United States
Lives inSanta Rosa, United States
DivisionMiddleweight
TeamCesar Gracie Jiu-Jitsu
Height183 cm (6′0″)
Reach190 cm (75″)
StanceNot added yet
Years active1999–2006
StatusRetired
Pro debut17 Aug 1999
Last fightWin vs Scott Smith, 15 Apr 2006

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Background

American middleweight from Sacramento, California, and a Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt under Cesar Gracie. He fought Evan Tanner for the vacant UFC Middleweight Championship at UFC 51 in 2005.

Fight history

8 professional fights. Newest first.

ResultOpponentMethodRoundTimeEventDateLocationNotes
WinScott SmithSubmission (rear naked choke)13:08UFC 59: Reality Check15 Apr 2006Anaheim, California, USA
LossEvan TannerKO/TKO (punches to head from half guard)14:35UFC 51: Super Saturday5 Feb 2005Las Vegas, Nevada, USATitle fight
WinMatt LindlandKO/TKO (punch to head at distance)10:24UFC 49: Unfinished Business21 Aug 2004Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
WinOsami ShibuyaSubmission (choke)13:04Pancrase: Brave 324 Mar 2004Tokyo, Japan
WinYuki SasakiKO (punch)20:15Pancrase: Hybrid 1121 Dec 2003Tokyo, Japan
WinMarcos da SilvaSubmission (exhaustion)17:02IFC WC 11: Warriors Challenge 1113 Jan 2001Fresno, California, USA
WinJoey VillaseñorSubmission (armbar)12:24IFC WC 9: Warriors Challenge 918 Jul 2000Friant, California, USA
LossVernon WhiteDecision (unanimous)35:00IFC WC 4: Warriors Challenge 417 Aug 1999Jackson, California, USAPro debut